Rue Vilain XIIII 9, 11 - Brussels
N 50° 49.404 E 004° 22.308
31U E 596621 N 5631083
The two adjoining houses by Blerot (9 & 11) are a unique sight to see.
Waymark Code: WMF582
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Date Posted: 08/25/2012
Views: 1
The front entrance of No. 11 is based on an exuberant entanglement of vine and stone seen in both windows on the ground floor. No. 9 is heavily loaded with ironwork and sgraffito or “scratched” surfaces.
What is sgraffito? Sgraffito is a technique of mural decoration dating back to antiquity, rediscovered in Belgium at the end of the nineteenth century. The wall is made of colored mortar, scratched when wet, as to reveal the underlying materials and thus create a type of drawing in layers.
Style: Art Nouveau
Structure Type: Residential
Architect: Ernest Blerot
Date Built: 1902
Supporting references: Not listed
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